Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
24 February 2026
Today’s briefing includes X-on Health’s launch of Omni Consult and a study on simplifying complex medical results for patients using AI.
News
The case for NHS-owned, open software
24 February 2026
In the latest episode, Marcus Baw calls for a rethink of NHS technology strategy, arguing that the service has drifted away from open source.
Partnership embeds primary care data directly into clinical trials
24 February 2026
A partnership between NorthWest eHealth and OneAdvanced is integrating primary care data into clinical trials to make UK research safer.
UK medical device testing hits record high driven by brain research
23 February 2026
Clinical investigations of medical devices reached their highest level on record in 2025, according to figures from the MHRA.
Mind to tackle AI mental health concerns with new commission
23 February 2026
Mind is launching an AI and Mental Health Commission to address concerns about inappropriate and dangerous mental health guidance from AI.
Interim leadership revealed for NHS Frontline Productivity plan
20 February 2026
Exclusive: The interim leadership structure for NHS England’s new Frontline Productivity programme has been revealed.
MHRA consults on indefinite recognition of CE-marked MedTech
20 February 2026
The MHRA has launched a consultation on proposals for indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain.
Chelsea and Westminster launch Acute Covid app for NHS staff
22 July 2021
An app which supports NHS staff redeployed to care for Covid patients has been launched
Orcha poll reveals public are willing to embrace digital to help NHS
22 July 2021
An ORCHA poll has delved deeper into patients’ use of healthcare apps and tech, confirming
Leeds Teaching Hospitals selects Agilisys for data platform
22 July 2021
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has selected Agilisys to provide a cloud-based data platform which
Guysâ and St Thomasâ to take part in AI cancer trials
21 July 2021
Kingâs Health Partners and Guyâs and St Thomasâ are piloting the Trial Navigator software from
Report calls for greater tech integration in adult social care
21 July 2021
Assistive technology should be key to the governmentâs planned reforms within the social care sector,
